For each unit of the Vespa RED sold, USD 50 goes towards fighting AIDS. This is thanks to a tie-up between charitable organisation RED and Vespa. The collaboration originally used a 946 as the vehicle, but that wouldn't have worked in India thanks to its price tag, which was a few lakhs. The Vespa RED is based on the VXL 125 but is priced between the SXL 125 and VXL 150, making it the most expensive of the 125cc range from Vespa in India.
The Vespa VXL 125 is a facelifted version of the Vespa VX 125 scooter. Though it is mechanically similar to the other lifestyle scooters from Vespas stable, a host of cosmetic upgrades and beefier tyres have given the scooter a fresh lease of life. The Vespa VXL 125s retro design continues to draw inspiration from the Italian manufacturers iconic design philosophy. The host of updates includes new paint schemes, wider Maxxis tyres, a new digital display in the instrument cluster and a new mode button on the switch gear. The Vespa VXL 125 also gets a trendy design for the chrome alloy wheels, a 3D logo and an elongated single-piece seat. The Vespa VXL 125 is built on the same single piece steel monocoque chassis, which underpins the rest of the Vespa range. Powering the scooter is a carburetted 125cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10bhp and 10Nm of torque. This engine is offered with a CVT gearbox. The Vespa VXL 125 gets broader 110-70 and 120-70 section Maxxis tubeless tyres in place of the older models 90/100 units. The Vespa VXL 125 models come with a 200mm front disc brake as standard, while the rear tyre gets a 140mm drum brake. CBS is an option worth Rs 3000, although it will become a standard feature by the time the norms kick in, in April. Suspension setup consists of a single side arm suspension at the front and a hydraulic monoshock at the rear. The Vespa VXL 125 is available in five trendy paint schemes - grey, yellow, white, red and matte black. Vespa offers a host of personalisation accessories like front chrome bumper guard, a perimeter kit and a visor. The Vespa VXL 125 doesnt have any competitors in the Indian market.
The Vespa SXL 150 is a facelifted version of the Vespa S scooter. Powered by a bigger 150cc engine, the Vespa SXL 150 is the flagship model in the companys line-up of lifestyle scooters. The Vespa SXL 150s retro design has been heavily influenced by the iconic Vespa scooters of yesteryears. The chrome detailing on the rectangular headlamp, mirrors, front suspension and the exhaust shield enhances the scooters retro appeal. The new seat offers extra support and comfort for the rider and the pillion. It also gets a new trendy design for the blacked-out alloy wheels, a 3D logo for the SXL branding and a revised instrument cluster with an electronic display. Bluetooth connectivity is now standard, with features like the ability to find service centres nearby using GPS. Owners can also use it to track their Vespa. The SXL 150 also a feature called Find Me that allows the owner to find it in a crowded parking lot. The Vespa SXL 150 is powered by a carburetted 150cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. This engine delivers 11bhp and 11Nm of torque through a CVT gearbox. Suspension duties are performed by a single side arm suspension at the front and a hydraulic monoshock in the rear. The Vespa SXL rides on beefier 11-inch 110/70 front and 10-inch 120/70 section tubeless Maxxis tyres, which should improve the scooters riding dynamics. It gets a 200mm ventilated disc brake at the front and a 140mm drum brake in the rear. ABS is an option worth Rs 8000, but will become standard fitment by April. The Vespa SXL 150 is available in six paint schemes - orange, matte black, white, matte red, matte yellow, and blue. It doesnt have any competition in the Indian market.
The Vespa LX is the entry-level model in Piaggios scooter line-up in India. A modern incarnation of the original the Italian scooters from the 1960s, the LX is offered in a single variant with a 125cc engine. The Vespa LX continues to embody the simple-looking original design philosophy that made retro scooters so popular. The design theme includes the round headlight, curvy body panels and a slightly forward leaning stance. The Vespa LX is powered by a 125cc single cylinder unit that produces 10bhp and 10.6Nm of torque, and is mated to a CVT gearbox. Standard features include an electric start, front disc brake, single piece analogue instrument cluster that provides speed and amount of fuel in the tank. The Vespa LX rides on modern single side arm hydraulic front suspension and a hydraulic rear shock. Stopping power is provided by 150mm front and 140mm rear drum brakes. The Vespa LX 125 is available in four funky colours - monte bianco (white), giallo lime (yellow), rosso dragon (red) and nero matt black. The LX 125 competes with the Suzuki Access 125 and the Honda Activa 125, though it is way more expensive than these scooters
Aprilia is a brand that has a rich racing heritage, and the company is applying that to the SR150 it is a sporty scooter whose introductory pricing is not premium at all. A part of the Piaggio Group along with the Vespa brand, the Aprilia SR150 is targeted at the youth who have performance and style as top priorities. The SR 150 is equipped with a disc brake in the front and drum brake at the rear. ABS is an option for an extra Rs 8000, but will be standard by April. The scooter rides on metallic black alloy wheels. At the front is a standard telescopic suspension while the rear gets a single-side coil spring. The headlamps are integrated into the cowl of the fascia, but the indicators have been positioned on the handlebar. The Aprilia SR 150 is powered by a 150cc engine, which is derived from the Vespa S150. The 154 cc engine makes 11.4 bhp and 11.5Nm of torque. For the 2018 model year, the SR150 has got an optional part-digital instrument cluster that retains an analogue speedometer but switches everything else to a digital unit. Paired with a downloadable mobile phone app, the features include tracking of the vehicle, and locating it in a parking lot, among other things. There are new variants available for the SR150 as of 2018: theres black, blue, and the red/white combination that were familiar with. Additionally, there is the Race version which echoes Aprilias racing program designs with the decals. Finally, theres the Carbon, which is an all-black variant that has faux carbonfibre all over it, and no chrome. The Aprilia SR 150 is fully localised and is manufactured at the companys Baramati facility. It competes with the Vespa LX125, Honda Grazia, TVS Ntorq and Suzuki Burgman Street 125
